In the war, we had tremendous leadership step up in the face of great adversity. From the home front where politicians and scientists aided the military, all the war to the front lines of the battlefield where soldiers led the fight for Democracy and our freedom as a country. This page will show you many different leaders who deserve the recognition that they simply do not get today.
Keep note of this page, as it will be used for future projects and papers. Have an idea of people that catch your attention so you can use them later on in the course.
Government and Political Figures:
Government and political figures led us through the war on the home front. Without the leadership and ingenuity of some of these leaders, things could've turned out a little differently.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, leading the country through some of its toughest times. FDR pulled the United States through the Great Depression as well as the Second World War. FDR's impacts to the country are as great as any president in the history of our country. He unfortunately passed away before the end of the war, but his leadership during the war was par none and would be a great motivator of the American Public.
Harry S. Truman
Acting as the Vice President throughout the war, Harry Truman would take over for President Roosevelt after his death. Truman would be the one to order the atomic bombs to be dropped on the homeland of Japan. He would play a critical role in the post war rebuilding efforts and would be the leadership that would see us through the Korean War.
George Marshall
Hailed as the "Organizer of Victory", George Marshall was the Chief of the Army in the Second World War. Taking an inexperienced, undertrained, rag tag army of only 189,000 in 1941 and transforming them into the one of the greatest fighting forces of all time. Many of the top American Generals in the war were hand picked by Marshall himself. His influence after the war is one of the largest influences on our lives today. Creating what is known as the "Marshall Plan", set to rebuild the continent of Europe and the country of Japan. Learning from their mistakes after the First World War, they set out to rebuild their economies and to this day, Japan and Germany are two of the strongest economic forces in the world and two of our closest allies. Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
Generals and Military Figures
These were the guys at the front lines, making the hard tactical and strategical decisions of the war. Very different from the First World War, our military leaders were strong, charismatic, and changed the face of the earth by what they achieved.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Served as the Allied Supreme Commander in the European Theater, was responsible for the planning the invasions of North Africa and Normandy France. A Five Star General in the war, Eisenhower had the task of being the top supervisor over every commanding officer fighting in Europe. Eisenhower would become President of the United States in 1953 and would be instrumental in many advances that United States made during his presidency.
Douglas MacArthur
Became the leader of the United States forces in the Southwest Pacific after being defeated at the Philippines. Would lead the American forces all the way till the end of the war where he accepted the Japanese surrender.
Omar Bradley
General Bradley commanded forces in North Africa as well as Normandy. Leading the largest single group of Army Division in United States history, Bradley would command a total of 43 divisions, totaling over 1.3 million men. Bradley led the US Forces through Normandy until the end of the war. He would also be the last US General to hold the rank of 5 Stars.
George S. Patton
A controversial figure, but one that was decisive to win the war. A three star general who's life goal was to fight in the military. Patton would lead American forces through campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and in Europe. Biggest claims to fame is when he took the 3rd Army Armor on a rapid advancement through France during the Battle of the Bulge to relieve the American forces surrounded at Bastogne.
Chester Nimitz
Was the United States fleet commander in the Pacific from 1942-1945. Detrimental in the success that the United States had against the Japanese Imperial Navy. Nimitz was also seen to be critical in the success of the Island Hopping Campaign that drove the Japanese out of the Pacific.
Carl Spaatz
Carl Spaatz led the Strategic Air Forces in Europe during World War Two. Being successful in knocking out the vaunted German Luftwaffe, as well as the successful bombing raids throughout the war. Controlling the skies played a large role in the success in Europe and Carl Spaatz was the head man for doing that job. After the war, he became the first Chief of Staff of the new US Air Force.
United States Leadership
In the war, we had tremendous leadership step up in the face of great adversity. From the home front where politicians and scientists aided the military, all the war to the front lines of the battlefield where soldiers led the fight for Democracy and our freedom as a country. This page will show you many different leaders who deserve the recognition that they simply do not get today.Keep note of this page, as it will be used for future projects and papers. Have an idea of people that catch your attention so you can use them later on in the course.
Government and Political Figures:
Government and political figures led us through the war on the home front. Without the leadership and ingenuity of some of these leaders, things could've turned out a little differently.Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, leading the country through some of its toughest times. FDR pulled the United States through the Great Depression as well as the Second World War. FDR's impacts to the country are as great as any president in the history of our country. He unfortunately passed away before the end of the war, but his leadership during the war was par none and would be a great motivator of the American Public.Harry S. Truman
Acting as the Vice President throughout the war, Harry Truman would take over for President Roosevelt after his death. Truman would be the one to order the atomic bombs to be dropped on the homeland of Japan. He would play a critical role in the post war rebuilding efforts and would be the leadership that would see us through the Korean War.George Marshall
Hailed as the "Organizer of Victory", George Marshall was the Chief of the Army in the Second World War. Taking an inexperienced, undertrained, rag tag army of only 189,000 in 1941 and transforming them into the one of the greatest fighting forces of all time. Many of the top American Generals in the war were hand picked by Marshall himself. His influence after the war is one of the largest influences on our lives today. Creating what is known as the "Marshall Plan", set to rebuild the continent of Europe and the country of Japan. Learning from their mistakes after the First World War, they set out to rebuild their economies and to this day, Japan and Germany are two of the strongest economic forces in the world and two of our closest allies. Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.Generals and Military Figures
These were the guys at the front lines, making the hard tactical and strategical decisions of the war. Very different from the First World War, our military leaders were strong, charismatic, and changed the face of the earth by what they achieved.Dwight D. Eisenhower
Served as the Allied Supreme Commander in the European Theater, was responsible for the planning the invasions of North Africa and Normandy France. A Five Star General in the war, Eisenhower had the task of being the top supervisor over every commanding officer fighting in Europe. Eisenhower would become President of the United States in 1953 and would be instrumental in many advances that United States made during his presidency.Douglas MacArthur
Became the leader of the United States forces in the Southwest Pacific after being defeated at the Philippines. Would lead the American forces all the way till the end of the war where he accepted the Japanese surrender.Omar Bradley
General Bradley commanded forces in North Africa as well as Normandy. Leading the largest single group of Army Division in United States history, Bradley would command a total of 43 divisions, totaling over 1.3 million men. Bradley led the US Forces through Normandy until the end of the war. He would also be the last US General to hold the rank of 5 Stars.George S. Patton
A controversial figure, but one that was decisive to win the war. A three star general who's life goal was to fight in the military. Patton would lead American forces through campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and in Europe. Biggest claims to fame is when he took the 3rd Army Armor on a rapid advancement through France during the Battle of the Bulge to relieve the American forces surrounded at Bastogne.Chester Nimitz
Was the United States fleet commander in the Pacific from 1942-1945. Detrimental in the success that the United States had against the Japanese Imperial Navy. Nimitz was also seen to be critical in the success of the Island Hopping Campaign that drove the Japanese out of the Pacific.Carl Spaatz
Carl Spaatz led the Strategic Air Forces in Europe during World War Two. Being successful in knocking out the vaunted German Luftwaffe, as well as the successful bombing raids throughout the war. Controlling the skies played a large role in the success in Europe and Carl Spaatz was the head man for doing that job. After the war, he became the first Chief of Staff of the new US Air Force.